Overlea in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Women's Suffrage
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 12, 2014
1. Women's Suffrage Marker
Inscription.
Women's Suffrage. . Before the 19th Amendment was passed in 1920, American women were not guaranteed the right to vote. The National American Woman Suffrage Association organized a large parade in Washington, DC. for March 3, 1913. On February 12, a group of women called "The Army of the Hudson" began marching from New York City to the Capital. They were met by supporters at Overlea Town Hall on February 23, after a journey of 230 miles. They joined the parade of 8,000, bringing national attention to voting rights for women.
Before the 19th Amendment was passed in 1920, American women were not guaranteed the right to vote. The National American Woman Suffrage Association organized a large parade in Washington, DC. for March 3, 1913. On February 12, a group of women called "The Army of the Hudson" began marching from New York City to the Capital. They were met by supporters at Overlea Town Hall on February 23, after a journey of 230 miles. They joined the parade of 8,000, bringing national attention to voting rights for women.
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1970.
Location. 39° 21.45′ N, 76° 31.686′ W. Marker is in Overlea, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is on Belair Road. The marker is in front of the building-Chesley Place- Natural History Society of Maryland. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 892 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
